Grants for Film/Video Projects

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Independence Public Media Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Community Voices Fund: September 18, 2026
  • Local Filmmaker Fund: February 27, 2026

The Independence Public Media Foundation connects creators, industry experts, community organizations, and philanthropists to support community-driven media-making and storytelling.

The…

Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust

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Application Deadline:

The last day of February and July 31, annually
Grant Range: $10000 - $750000

The Alletta Morris McBean Charitable Trust supports nonprofit organizations on Aquidneck Island, RI.

The Trust's primary areas of interest include historic preservation and conservation.…

Community Foundation of Broward

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Application Deadline:
  • Education & Youth Enrichment / Social & Economic Mobility: September 15, 2025, and January 31, 2026 (latest expired dates)
  • Arts & Culture / Healthy & Thriving Communities: October 15, 2025, and March 1, 2026

The Community Foundation of Broward is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Broward County, FL.

The Foundation's focus areas include the following:

  • …

Alabama Humanities Alliance

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Application Deadline:

Mini grants: the first of every month
Media grants: June 15, annually
Major grants: March, 15, July 15, and November 15, annually

Note: The Foundation’s statewide grantmaking is currently limited to its Mini Grants. The Foundation’s Major Grants and Media Grants remain paused due to the termination of…

Independent Production Fund

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Application Deadline:
  • Short Form Series Development: March 2, 2026, 5:00 PM (ET)
  • Short Form Series Production and Cogeco TV Production: The deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced.

The Independent Production Fund was established to provide financial support for dramatic television series created by Canadian independent producers for Canadian private broadcasters.

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Sarasota Bay Estuary Program

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Application Deadline:

Applications accepted January 5 - March 2, 2026 by 5:00 PM

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program offers Sarasota Bay Partners Grants to support projects in the Sarasota Bay, FL, watershed that promote habitat and water quality restoration, environmental…

Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany

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Application Deadline:

Institutional Grants Program and Compensation Payment Programs: none
Holocaust Research, Education, and Documentation: March 15, annually
Film Grants: March 15, 2026

The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) secures material compensation for Holocaust survivors around the world.

Grants are available for organizations…

United States-Japan Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of inquiry: March 27, June 26, September 25, and December 18, 2025 by 11:59 PM EDT

The United States-Japan Foundation is committed to promoting stronger ties between Americans and Japanese by supporting projects that foster mutual knowledge and education, deepen understanding,…

Film and video projects are a key element of storytelling for many nonprofits. These mediums help connect the nonprofit and their message to communities and donors alike. Many nonprofits are able to support these kinds of projects with the aid of film project grants.

Film project grants can be used to cover all aspects of videography. This could include production, post-production, distribution and marketing. There are many different kinds of organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Examples include many private foundations, such as the Ford Foundation or the LEF Foundation. 

When drafting a film project grant proposal, it's essential that you come prepared with an idea of what the financials will look like. You need to be able to break down every expense. Examples of previous projects and their successes are also essentials to include. 

If you need further information on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also find a selection of film project grants right here, all open for applications.